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KS54 DJS

2011 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

140,114 mi
Last recorded140,114 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Kia Sorento76,220 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS54 DJS
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2025 140,114 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

under tray fitted

Fail 4 Oct 2025 140,114 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

under tray fitted

Pass 14 Oct 2024 132,927 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes ends and ferrules

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

under tray fitted

Pass 19 Oct 2023 127,034 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes ends and ferrules (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded All coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))

General underbody corrosion

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Near side front wishbone bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 19 Oct 2023 127,034 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes ends and ferrules (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded All coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))

General underbody corrosion

Position lamp not working Near side front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Near side front wishbone bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Oct 2022 121,285 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2022 121,285 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Feb 2022 116,511 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2021 107,449 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2021 107,449 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Jan 2020 100,917 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 22 Jan 2019 91,519 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 7 Feb 2018 81,118 miles

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended front bush (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended front bush (2.4.F.3)

Pass 21 Mar 2017 71,114 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 17 Mar 2017 71,001 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Mar 2016 61,995 miles

Front brake pads getting low

Rear brake pads getting low

Pass 27 Feb 2015 52,060 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Mar 2014 43,666 miles

How Reliable is the Kia Sorento?

Based on 738,544 MOT tests across 54,549 vehicles.

74.8%
Pass Rate
7,199
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
54,549
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 12,793
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 12,141
position lamp(s) not working 9,455
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 8,638
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 7,977
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KS54 DJS is a 2011 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2011 Kia Sorento models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.3% with a typical mileage of 76,220 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Kia Sorento fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 12,793 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KS54 DJS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kia Sorento typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 15 years old, this Kia Sorento is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was KS54 DJS registered?

KS54 DJS is a 2011 Kia Sorento, first registered on 19 March 2011.

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